as in infuriated
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
she estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head
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Recent Examples of estranged
Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Topline Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, on Wednesday afternoon at the king’s London residence, multiple outlets reported, in what was the first face-to-face meeting between the estranged father and son since February 2024.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
For the family drama, about a film director father Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgard), estranged from his two adult daughters, theater actress Nora (Reinsve) and academic historian Agnes (newcomer Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), Trier drops the irony.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Despite the proximity, the estranged brothers did not see each other.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Topline Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, on Wednesday afternoon at the king’s London residence, multiple outlets reported, in what was the first face-to-face meeting between the estranged father and son since February 2024.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Anderson was estranged from most of her siblings and other relatives.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
For the family drama, about a film director father Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgard), estranged from his two adult daughters, theater actress Nora (Reinsve) and academic historian Agnes (newcomer Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), Trier drops the irony.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estranged
Verb
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The decision infuriated Democrats in the House and fueled some calls from within the base for Schumer to be replaced at the top of the party.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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Slightly ironic for a man who in his time as the team’s GM this century has infuriated all parts of Cowboys nation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An alienated professor takes up weight lifting and ranting in Jordan Castro’s perceptive new novel, Muscle Man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Too many people are spending those years anxious, angry, alienated.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most passionate television fans are those who watch Big Brother, and the latest game twist has angered them, creating a backlash on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Although that relationship can sometimes be antagonistic, the central bank has long had powerful supporters in both parties on Capitol Hill and on its key committees.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Climate scientists have faced not only extreme working conditions, but also antagonistic political movements that reject their findings and attempt to defund their work entirely.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Greenfield and Cohen’s relationship with Unilever soured over the past several years, particularly after Ben & Jerry’s resolved to cease selling its ice cream in Israeli settlements in 2021.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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All the while, public perception soured and the corruption overshadowed any good that had come from the 18th Amendment.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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More than thirty signs referencing racial discrimination and the hostile attitudes of white people to those who were formerly enslaved will come down or be partially covered.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That suggestion enraged Democrats.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Kate Jewett, argued that Gladney was the one who was enraged, and that the homicide was committed with an unregistered AR-15 likely manufactured by Gladney himself.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, Western leaders are mostly appeasing domestic constituencies outraged by the suffering of ordinary Gazans.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other Sky fans were similarly surprised and outraged by an unexpected announcement of an automatic renewal with a substantial increase last year.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estranged. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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